Naidu Lays Foundation for Googles $15B AI Data Center Near Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone on April 28, 2026, for a massive Google artificial intelligence data center on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, marking one of India's largest foreign direct investments in technology infrastructure.

The hyperscale facility, with an investment of approximately 15 billion dollars, will span about 600 acres across Tarluvada, Adavivaram, and Rambilli villages. It boasts an initial capacity of one gigawatt and forms part of Google's broader commitment in the state, managed through its subsidiary Raiden Infotech in partnership with AdaniConneX and Airtel's Nxtra. Officials outlined plans to expand the site's capacity to 6.5 gigawatts, positioning the region as a major hub for AI, cloud computing, and data storage.

Speaking at the ceremony, Naidu emphasized Visakhapatnam's suitability for data centers, citing reliable water supply from the Godavari River to nearby Anakapalli and the state's focus on executing investment agreements. "North Andhra, which was known for migration of people for jobs, will now become a destination for migration from other regions for employment," he said. The chief minister also...